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if losing hope is freedom then i’d rather be bound
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7 more days until the greatest field day event in New York City!
@partiful by @thebenjaminnowak

Achilles & Patroclus has been accepted for fiscal sponsorship through the Gotham Film and Media Institute!

Through our Fiscal sponsorship eligible contributions made to the project through The Gotham can now be TAX DEDUCTIBLE!

We’ve already raised nearly 10k through our community, and now we’re continuing our 20k production goal!!!!! by @thebenjaminnowak

Meet Benjamin Nowak - Achilles and Co-Producer

when Benjamin learned L.E. Woods was developing a reimagining of Achilles & Patroclus, he immediately wanted to be part of the project. what began as a conversation quickly grew into a creative partnership, with Ben stepping into the dual role of Achilles and co-producer.

since 2021, Benjamin has built a career in acting and filmmaking across New York and Los Angeles, earning a 2025 KIFF Award for his performance in Star Cross. he currently stars in The Mutt, an Off-Broadway adaptation of The Brothers Karamazov.

were honored to have Benjamin helping bring Achilles to life. by @thebenjaminnowak

Every legend has a beginning.
This is the first chapter of the Epic Cycle.
Achilles & Patroclus by @thebenjaminnowak

peace = perseverance x time
the crowd thins
as does the ache
yet the wind of yearning ever billows by @thebenjaminnowak

Great getting to know @thebenjaminnowak excited to work with you homie

#photoshoot #la #street by @thebenjaminnowak

‼️“THE MUTT” OPENS TOMORROW‼️
adapted by Anoushka Nesterova
directed by Elena Che & A. Nesterova
choreography by Gisela Quinteros

STARRING:
@jadencavalleri as Ilyusha
@fabio.bernardis as Alyosha
@marcustroyactor as Captain Snegyirov
Aleks Litovchenko also as Captain Snegyirov
@officialtommydoughertyiii as Smurov
Alina Mihailevschi as Zhuchka
@anoushkanesterova also as Zhuchka

Special thanks to:
@alyona.sot for set design
@rvnikita for production assistance
@wdisney for production assistance
@pibipych for production
@smgm.photo for photography (including many of these lovely shots)
@alexandervonbusch for portrait and rehearsal photography
Evgeney Gribnyov for original music

GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE ITS TOO LATE (link bio yk) by @thebenjaminnowak

i was supposed to be marketing for @themuttplay but butters was too distracting by @thebenjaminnowak

“mind you, come!”
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The Mutt: an adaptation of Dostoyevsky’s “The Brothers Karamazov” by Anoushka Nesterova
it’s truly an honor to put up this piece with these incredible people, tix in bio
phenomenal portraits of the rehearsal process captured by the talented @alexandervonbusch

✍🏼: @anoushkanesterova
director: elena che
💃: @qgiselap
producer: @pibipych
🎶: @all3_thejazzpilgrim
videography: Anastasia Slepchenkova
🔨: @alyona.sot
production assistant: @rvnikita
Kolya: ya boi
Alyosha: @fabio.bernardis
Ilyusha: @jadencavalleri
Smurov: @officialtommydoughertyiii
Captain: @marcustroyactor and Aleks Litovchenko
Zhuchka: Alina and Anoushka by @thebenjaminnowak

🎬 I’m beyond excited to share that my first short film is complete!

There’s nothing more alive, more electric, than taking an idea and watching it become something real, something that breathes, moves, and speaks.

This journey was not mine alone. To the extraordinary team who poured their talent, time, and heart into this: thank you for making this dream a reality.

I can’t wait for you all to see it. Stay tuned! it’s not just because it’s mine… it’s something really special.

Written, Directed & Produced: @danidesino

Starring: @danidesino @thebenjaminnowak @anthonyabeson @allthingysthings

Cast: @dice.suzuki @gr2727 @jeanettedel @keveccleston @joey.herson @brianparkscomic @annaordonez @bsterlingchan @aleja772 @fredwest212 @joespagnola @carrelllasso @meghansullivan98

Executive Producers: @danidesino @joespagnola @jonathan.dasilva @sam.achtermann @diegomejia-montes @aleja772 @sayv21 @carrelllasso @artemchurikov @11restrepo @fredwest212 @lorenamarulanda

Director of Photography: @jonathan.dasilva
Editor: @sam.achtermann
Colorist & Finishing: @crayolafilms
Composer & Original Score: @gradytesch
Sound Mixing & Mastering: @evatevenmusic @davidcarlmusic
Casting Director: @danidesino
Consulting Directors: @joespagnola & @iamsolomonisrael
1st Assistant Director: @sayv21
2nd Assistant Director: @thebenjaminnowak
1st Assistant Camera: @sam.achtermann
2nd Assistant Camera: @xuepeihou
Still Photographers: @rhkino & @xuepeihou
Gaffer: @yomskee
Key Grip: @thisisarob
Sound Recordist: @neeraj_nv
Assistant to Composer: vayavgidwaney
Production Design & Art Director: @phoebelostudio
Key Makeup Artist & Hair Supervisor: @mirrorwithkat
Wardrobe Supervisor: @gr2727
Associate Producers: @aleja772 & @jamesfipps
Assistant Producers: @nydiaelias & @valerie_b_ct
Production Assistants: @jessejkaplan & @rhkino

Songs: Te Marchaste
Written by @carrelllasso / Performed by @carrelllasso & @juniorsaaoficial / Published by @hashuska_
Used with permission

Special Thanks: @sagaftra, @americanhumane, @barrowspub, Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Dr. Marco Fernandez

#TheFallacyOfChoice #shortfilm #short #independentfilm #filmmaker #sagaftra #humanesociety #sagaftra by @thebenjaminnowak

there’s… something behind those eyes…
perhaps a sadness? perhaps a darkness?
something subtle, negates reprise…
perhaps a lesson. perhaps a hardness.
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📸: @joannefrostphotography
🎥: me by @thebenjaminnowak

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strange|egnarts
snoitcelfer|reflections

2025 short film trailer?
Shot with 1990 richo kr-5 super ii
#ptolemaea by @thebenjaminnowak